Minneapolis Auditorium

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Minneapolis Auditorium
Facility Statistics
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Broke Ground ???
Opened 1927
Owner
Operator
Construction Cost $3,150,000 USD
Architects
Former Name
N/A
Tenants
Minneapolis Lakers (NBA) 1947-1960
Seating Capacity

Minneapolis Auditorium was an indoor arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It hosted the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers from 1947 until they left for Los Angeles in 1960. The arena held 10,000 people and was built in 1927. It was demolished in 1989 to make way for the convention center.

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Preceded by
first arena
Home of the
Minneapolis Lakers
19471959
Succeeded by
Minneapolis Armory
19591960